Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
ABC6C3
RGB
171, 198, 195
HSL
173, 19%, 72%
HSB
173, 14%, 78%
CMYK
14, 0, 2, 22
LAB
78, -10, -2
LCH
78, 10, 190
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 188
XYZ
47, 53, 59
LUV
78, -14, -1
HWB
173, 67%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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